OCTM
report,
Francie
Bostwick,
Southern
Oregon
University
Francie Bostwick provided an update about OCTM. She suggested we write for TOMT, mentioned upcoming conferences like the NWMC in October 12-14 in Portland, OR. She referenced a call about student NCTM affiliate.

Thought 1: Working at a community college is a huge challenge for starting an affiliate group. After Math 211/212/213 they transfer. Also, it is difficult to take to students conferences.

Thought 2: Taking students to conferences, like NWMC. But, having students be part of an affiliate group is super challenging.

Thought 3: Maybe we could bring prospective teachers to TOTOM on Thursdays. Then, that could be an affiliate student group that also supports teaching and learning of prospective teachers.

Thought 4: NCTM affiliate memberships have amazing benefits. It seems it could be something that naturally stems out of modifying already existing clubs. A math club, for example, could extend out existing structures.

Thought 5: Perhaps the membership could be something that is incorporated into coursework.

Thought 6: How could we offer shared visions with teachers (corroborating teachers) and student teachers?

Nancy Drickey provided an NCSM update. If you are a member, voting will be happening soon. There is a new member referral program. And, members and non-members, you can subscribe to the e-news. They are working on on a new mission and vision statement. The conference coming up will be in Washington, DC.

Nicole Rigelman pointed out that we need to re-visit email policy about NCSM "Marshall Memo." NCSM e-news can be emailed out; but, the Marshall Memo's are member benefits of NCSM (not affiliate) and should not be forwarded.

It is suggested that we think about re-distributing help, such as with the NCSM affiliates. We are going to pilot this type of president and past-president mentorship.

The president-elect, Lisa, stated that having the conference at a centrally located region has pros and cons. Having the conference in southern Oregon might be compelling to have TOTOM members stay, which would be beneficial for the business meeting. The group might be smaller, but it will be committed to stay for the entire conference. We had consensus that the conference should be in Southern Oregon University next year on September 6, 7, and 8th.

Mary Stinnett volunteer to reach out to community college people that teach MATH 211/212/213. They are critical components to our university system. We should understand our TOTOM audience and membership better: people who teach elementary content, secondary content, elementary pedagogy, secondary pedagogy, graduate students, ...

For future TOTOM programs: Consider in the future programs including community college shared, collections of tasks, projects, etc., and panels. TOTOM list-serve needs to be updated.

Nicole M. Wessman-Enzinger suggested that we start a TOTOM Facebook page, similar to AMTE, NCSM, OCTM,... It was vocalized that this is a good idea.

Tom as the TOTOM representative to NCSM will participate in a NCSM conference call on 9/26 and will report to the list.

NCSM Patty Sandoz: Shared NCSM materials and goals

Nicole Rrigelman, checking that the AMTE and NCSM emails forwards are good for everyone (they are).

Nicole Rrigelman is working with AMTE and (revising?) the Standards for Math Teacher prep and is seeking a response about our interest. We agreed that a representative per school seems good and have asked that Nicole will email information to the listserv.

Elections

2015-2016 Co-presidents: Dev Sinha and Tricia Bevans, University of Oregon

OCTM News and Information --Francie BostwickOCTM has updated their web site. TOMT has received national NCTM recognition and is also now available online for members. TOMT has move to five issues per year. Ask Francie if you won't old TOMTs. OCTM has scholarships for conferences and masters coursework; see their website. OCTM has a professional development cadre (by teachers for teachers). Any teachers who want can be involved. OCTM will also train onsite. TOMT likes preservice teacher articles. Check out what Francie has been doing lately. The TOMT editors like having a bank of articles and we are all encouraged to contribute. Technology articles such as the algebra apps are desired. OCTM is applying to host a NCSM conference. You may consider student memberships for your students. Irv uses article review as absence make up. New teachers still get one free year of OCTM membership.

The State Math Tournament. Now only UO/PSU/OSU. Any one else interested should contact Tom Dick or Scott Peterson at OSU.

OMEC meeting 10/6: Scott Peterson would like to see more people, especially CCs involved. Check out the web page. http://www.omec.org

OCTM News and Information – Nancy Drickey
Nancy shared about the Professional Development Cadre and the Crunch and Brunch sessions and well as other professional learning opportunities. More information can be found at www.octm.org. She also shared about the upcoming NWMC; Irv and Mike are featured speakers. Nancy distributed copies of TOMT and highlighted the internet bookmarks section that Sonya Richardson has been putting together. The OCTM board is wondering if TOTOM would be interested in picking up the responsibility of putting together this feature for TOMT. A sign-up sheet was distributed and various institutions signed up to take responsibility for upcoming issues. The new TOTOM representative to the OCTM Board, Francie Bostwick, will oversee this process to see how it is working for TOTOM members to fill this role.

TOTOM Meeting Date Schedule – John Thurber
There is an opportunity to give suggestions on the conference evaluation form.

Next steps with Elementary Math Specialists (EMS) in Oregon – Cheryl Beaver/Nicole Rigelman
The Oregon EMS State Certification Conference Team will proceed with the next steps of the action plan to move forward with establishing a state recognized endorsement or certification. In their next meeting, they and will make a formal request to the TOTOM membership (and other stakeholder groups) for a letter of support to submit to TSPC. An electronic vote will be taken via the TOTOM Google Group and the new TOTOM president, Irv Lubliner, will write a letter of support.

2010 meeting to be held at WOU, Monmouth, Oregon: September 9 - 11, 2010 (apartment style dorms are reserved).

2011 meeting to be held _____ 9/ 8 - 9/10, 2011 unless groups changes date based on discussion on list and / or discussion at 2010 business meeting . It was suggested that the early September date was difficult for many community college faculty, in particular.

Topics of Interest for 2010 and 2011

Lots of time for sharing activities

More time for discussing individual roles in programs, departments, etc.

Introductions at beginning of meeting should include brief information about research interests / role in teaching.

Research sessions may be good as poster sessions; follow up to research into practice research projects is of interest.

Sharing by ODE representative (ODE is currently hiring a new math specialist)

Discussion of middle school programs

Teacher panel--particularly teachers working with research projects of TOTOM members

Discussion of National Mathematics Standards

Financial Report

Topic of interest: scholarships for new attendees, grad students. Should discuss on listserv and / or at 2010 business meeting. Scholarship committee could be Task Force and Treasurer.

2008 TOTOM Meeting in Eugene

Elections and Meeting Dates

2007-2008 retiring President: Fallstrom: UO

2008-2009 Co-Presidents
and 2007-08 secretary:
Peterson and Franzosa: OSU
2009 meeting to be held at OSU, Corvallis, Oregon: September 10 - 12, 2009

2009-2010 President-Elect
and 2008-09 secretary: Beaver, WOU
2010 meeting to be held at WOU, Monmouth, Oregon:
September 9-11, 2010

2009 Taskforce: Fallstrom, Peterson, Franzosa and Beaver

Treasurer
and Membership Coordinator: Ettlich, SOU

Webmaster: Burton, WOU

TOTOM Representative to OCTM: Drickey, Linfield

Possible Topics for 2009

WATOTOM -- Ginger

Mathematically Correct

Virginia Stimson, Paul Hibbard, Jim Leigh

Licensure
Update/TSPC

HS transition

Teacher Panel

General Business

TOTOM Constitution approved with minor amendments to circulated draft

AMTE membership vote was tabled pending outcomes to privacy questions. Sherry Ettlich was charged with contacting AMTE Executive Director, Nadine Bezuk, for clarification. On September 30, the response from AMTE was circulated, found acceptable, and a final vote on joining AMTE was conducted via email in October. Motion passed. Application for membership was submitted to AMTE on January 7 and TOTOM's application to become an AMTE affiliate was approved at their February 9 Business Meeting.

3. FUTURE CONFERENCE DATES
September 8 & 9, 2006: Linfield College in McMinnville, campus housing will
not be available but local motels will be available.
September 2007: Central Oregon Community College

4. TOPICS OF INTEREST FOR THE 2006 MEETING

Course sharing

High School Teacher Panel; perhaps give them a list of questions in advance

5. Action item for the upcoming year:
We should organize a planning committee for the state math contest. We
agreed that OMEC would address this, developing some policy guidelines
for the contest, based in part on the competencies. (Linda Samek and Nicole Rigelman: Contact)

3. TOTOM 2004 will be held September 9-11 in Ashland. Friday evening's social
event will include attending a Shakespeare play.

4. TOTOM 2005 will be held in the Monmouth/Salem area. Dates and specific
location will be finalized at TOTOM 2004.

5. The following topics were suggested for TOTOM 2004:

TSPC competency follow-up and their incorporation into the curriculum

Preparation of High School Teachers ? including discussion of
instructional approaches

Using mathematics majors as peer mentors in Math 211/212/213 courses

Return of the mathematics content session

Preparation of Middle School Teachers ? including facilitating elementary
teachers who want to move up to middle school and in-service options to assist
teachers needing to move up to "well-qualified" status

Invite K-12 cooperating teacher and 1st or 2nd year teacher to discuss
preparation and effectiveness of student teaching experience and new teacher
mentoring

Check with ODE about annual reports on new teachers

6. OCTM report (Martha Van Cleave)
Please encourage more pre-service and
beginning teachers to join. Remind them 1st year teachers are eligible for a
free membership. Also there are reduced rates available for those that are
members of both OCTM and Science teachers. Math Leaders would like some college
and university faculty to present sessions on best practices and research at
next year's meeting. Martha also distributed TOMT copies to use in recruiting
members.

7. ORMATYC/AMATYC report (Ilga Ross)
There are reduced rates available
for graduate students to join AMATYC ($10). There is also a special rate ($30)
for adjunct faculty--half of the regular membership. ORMATYC is also a bargain
at just $8 per year. This year's AMATYC conference will be in Salt Lake City.
ORMATYC will be on the coast again at Inn at Spanish Head.

8. Oregon Invitational Math Contest Report (Gary Parker)
The taskforce
was formed and met 3 times last year (fall, winter, and spring). Members
included representatives from TOTOM, community colleges, PSU, OSU, U of O,
Willamette, and OCTM. They agreed change is needed, specifically: more
consistency from year to year, clarifying the goal of the contest, setting
eligibility requirements, and establishing a steering/planning committee that
would provide consistency from year to year. Discussion of the goal focused on
whether the purpose of the contest is to recognize and/or determine the best
mathematics student(s) in the State or to provide an interesting day in
mathematics for interested and/or talented students. There was agreement that
elements of both is desirable. The taskforce recommended a committee be formed
that oversees the contest annually and provides some consistency. They
recommended it be appointed and/or directed by OCTM. OCTM is not anxious to take
on that task. After some discussion, it was agreed that OMEC would discuss the
possibility of appointing/directing such a committee at it's upcoming October
meeting. Taskforce looked at Southern Oregon Mathematics league as a possible
model. They recommended involving more of the public and private universities,
including WOU, EOU, and U of Portland.

June 19, 2002

Secretary's Report

1. TOTOM will be held in Pendleton on either September 5 or Sept 12, 2003,
depending on when the Roundup is held. (We will take the OTHER weekend.)

2. The new Webmaster is Laurie Burton. The address is totom.wou.edu.

3. The task force for next years meeting will be:

Gary Parker

President

John Englehardt

President-elect

Sam Hall

Past-President

Sherry Ettlich

Local contact

Cathy Brown

DOE assessment representative

Ginger Redlinger

DOE Math Curriculum Specialist

Dianne Erickson

Secretary/Treasurer

4. Report from OCTM Board representative Martha Van Cleave: invite to NW Math
Conference Reminder that 1st year teachers get TOMT free Provide Martha with
list of new teachers to invite for August Leadership Conference

5. A recommendation was made to form a Task Force to study and recommend
changes for the OIMT (Oregon Invitational Mathematics Tournament). People
discussed the possibility of changing the format from competitive to more
collaborative venture. Gary Parker will head this Task Force.

6. Recommendation that a letter be sent to new Executive Director of TSPC regarding the inappropriateness of the
Math Pedagogy Praxis test being used as a measure of mathematics knowledge.
Dianne Erickson will write a draft of the letter.